US5208410A
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Adjustable bridge for acoustic guitar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-04-11
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2011-04-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved acoustic guitar bridge having string intonation, height, and tilt adjustment and comprising an anchor joined to and protruding downwardly from a chassis housing a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly adjustable saddles. Stabilizer legs 20 for height adjustment and chassis 10 tilt control extend down from the chassis.
Inventors
- 👤 William S. Foley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:38
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A replacement adjustable saddle member for mounting to a string base of a stringed instrument having strings supported between a head stock at a distal end of a fingerboard and a string anchoring means on an instrument body, the string base having an anchor slot interposed between the string anchoring means and the headstock, the saddle member providing intonation, height and tilt adjustment and comprising: (a) an elongated chassis having a plurality of pockets formed in a top side between opposite ends of the chassis and an elongated anchor protruding downwardly from a bottom side dimensioned for mating engagement in the anchor slot; (b) a plurality of saddles mounted in the pockets of the chassis for slidable adjustment along axes parallel to the strings; (c) means for adjustably retaining the saddles in a selected position; and (d) a plurality of stabilizing legs adjustably engaged transversely to the chassis and having ends abutting a top surface of the string base for adjusting the height and inclination of the chassis above the string base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A replacement adjustable saddle member for mounting to a string base of a stringed instrument having strings supported between a head stock at a distal end of a fingerboard and a string anchoring means on an instrument body, the string base having an anchor slot interposed between the string anchoring means and the headstock, the saddle member providing intonation, height and tilt adjustment and comprising: (a) an elongated chassis having a plurality of pockets formed in a top side between opposite ends of the chassis and an elongated anchor protruding downwardly from a bottom side dimensioned for mating engagement in the anchor slot; (b) a plurality of saddles mounted in the pockets of the chassis for slidable adjustment along axes parallel to the strings; (c) means for adjustably retaining the saddles in a selected position; and (d) a plurality of stabilizing legs adjustably engaged transversely to the chassis and having ends abutting a top surface of the string base for adjusting the height and inclination of the chassis above the string base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A saddle member in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least two of said adjustable stabilizing legs are attached at each of said opposite ends of the chassis and a plurality of the interposed adjustable legs are positioned at alternate forward and rearward edges of the chassis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A saddle member in accordance with claim 2 wherein each of said legs comprises a screw threadedly engaged to and extending through the chassis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-05-03 | 1996-11-02 | 1997-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-03 | 2000-11-02 | 2001-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-03 | 2004-11-02 | 2005-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |